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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1890
Page
3
Town notices describe arrivals from East and West, travel of surveyor Howe, visits by C. M. Bruce and Addie Slaughter, and the Tucson smelter starting up. References to weather, crops, elections, education diplomas, and local security mix with Indian scare reports, miners’ trips, and civic concerns about water works and the water supply.
Col Hafford received the last Huachuca bird skin consignment with O C Boling, who has gathered over 2000 specimens since February. Most will go to the Smithsonian. Hafford adds about 120 birds to his collection. Varieties include hummingbirds, rag-necked dove eggs, copper-tailed trogon, and many warblers, hawks, owls, and songsters. Deer, bears, mountain lions, snakes, and insects also noted.
A Citizen of Theson letter condemns Governor Wollley for using his Phoenix organ to attack party rivals. It urges Republicans to denounce alleged misconduct, defend harmony, and dispute claims tying Royal A. Johnson and Robert H. Paul to the governor. The missive also notes a Powell land law clause threatening Arizona canal projects and burdens Congress to repeal it. A gypsy scandal and delayed election registration blanks cap a volatile week in Tombstone.
The Republican reports a quiet bond sale of a controlling interest in the Harqua Hala mines near Harrisburg 110 miles NW of Phoenix and 90 miles north of Sentinel. The deal values the property at about 55,500 with buyers including Phoenix figures and a California capitalist planning active mining. Nearby items note a July 4 celebration planning, a tax delinquent list issue, soldiers court martial progress in Tucson, and local social updates from Tombstone and St. Paul’s church preparations.
The article notes a surge in beef cattle and feeders sales to interior ranges away from rail lines. About 4,000 head from Salt River, Tonto, Sierra Ancha, and Pleasant Valley ranges in Gila county were sold over two weeks to buyers including George Frisk of Willcox and Mr. Foden. Cattle drove to Phenix, with prices around LS5 for older cattle. Names of local sellers are listed and shipments to Willcox and Holbrook are planned.
Ed Tewksbury faced a perilous bear encounter near Berranger's ranch on Cherry Creek. He shot the bear after a struggle, receiving bites to his left hand and right knee. The bear, protecting cubs, was finally killed with two shots. J D Tewksbury reports injuries not deemed dangerous. Also notes placer plant status and wheat near Agua Fria Valley.
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